North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · North Ave over CSX · Structure no. 200000BC1208010
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 888 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,361
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR is a masonry arch - deck carrying North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 130 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,361 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,256 by 2040. The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR carry?
About 20,361 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR?
The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns North Avenue over Jones Falls Falls RD RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.